A Missouri judge dismissed a lawsuit by religious leaders challenging the state's near-total abortion ban, ruling it does not infringe on religious freedoms. In Louisiana, a federal judge blocked an EEOC rule requiring employers to accommodate elective abortions, stating the agency exceeded its authority. Meanwhile, an Arkansas judge tossed out a lawsuit by 17 states against similar EEOC regulations, citing lack of standing and potential harm. The legal landscape remains contentious, with numerous state-level battles over abortion laws continuing in the wake of Roe v. Wade's reversal.